Abu Dhabi: Sunrise Desert Safari Experience
Description
Wake up early to escape Abu Dhabi to witness a desert sunrise. Relax with round-trip transportation to the middle of the desert, where you will watch the sunrise over the dunes and taste Arabic coffee while seating in the carpet in the high dunes. End your experience with a short camel ride before heading back to the city.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Enjoy watching the Sunrise from Middle of Desert while having Arabic Tea, Coffee & Dates Short Camel Riding
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from hotels in the Abu Dhabi city area. Please mention your hotel name when booking. Our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at the specified pick-up time. Please note that the mentioned tour time is an approximate pick-up time; our team will inform you of the exact time based on your hotel's location and any schedule adjustments. If there are any changes, we will communicate them to you promptly. We are unable to pick up directly from the airport. However, we can arrange your pickup from the Premier Inn Airport Hotel, which is very close by.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
- Comfortable clothing is advised, including closed-toed shoes and trousers ; Warm clothing is recommended during the winter (October to March)
Reviews(256)
Nisam was an exceptional driver and guide! Highly recommend him - would definitely take another tour with him. The tour has a very early start but it's totally worth it. We had a great time on the dunes, sandboarding, and at the camp with the camels and four wheelers. Unfortunately, it was cloudy so we weren't able to see the sunrise but that didn't stop us from having a great time. Nisam was very punctual and kept us on schedule to get back to our hotel on time. We can't recommend him enough!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience and that Nisam made your tour memorable with his professionalism, punctuality, and excellent service. It’s great to know you enjoyed the dune experience, sandboarding, camel activities, and the camp activities despite the cloudy weather. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will be happy to share your kind words with Nisam. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable desert adventure!
Safeer is supportive in trip. The camel is lovely.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that Safeer was supportive throughout the trip. It’s wonderful to know you had a lovely time with the camel experience as well. We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable desert adventure!
Abdul rasheed its an amazing driver and nice guy!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled you had a very good experience with us. It's fantastic that our guide made such a positive impression with his driving skills and friendly personality. Thank you for choosing us for your sunrise desert safari in Abu Dhabi. If you're ever back in the area, we'd love to welcome you again. Thanks again for sharing your feedback!
The guide Jinno super professional, the desert driving technology is great, riding and skiing are very fun
非常感謝您這麼好的評價! We're absolutely thrilled you had such a wonderful desert experience with us. It's fantastic that our guide was so professional and skilled at desert driving, and that you enjoyed the camel riding and sandboarding. Those activities combined with the beautiful sunrise really do create something special. Thank you for choosing us for your sunrise desert safari in Abu Dhabi. If you're ever back in the area, we'd love to welcome you for an evening experience or one of our city tours. 再次感謝您分享您的評價!
Our sunrise desert safari was exceptional. Our driver Abdul rasheed was the best, dune dancer 🕺🏻. Everything exceeded our expectations.. such a fun morning.. 1million % recommend 🤎
Thank you for such an enthusiastic review. We are thrilled to hear your sunrise desert safari exceeded expectations and turned into such a fun and memorable morning. The early hours in the desert really bring out a special energy, and it is great to know you enjoyed the dune drive and sandboarding so much. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. If you ever return to Abu Dhabi, an evening desert safari or even an overnight desert experience would give you a completely different and equally unforgettable view of the desert.
We had an amazing desert sunrise trip with our guide Abdul Rasheed. He is incredibly friendly, welcoming and very service minded, always making sure everyone had a great experience with thoughtful personal touches throughout the morning. His dune bashing skills were excellent — exciting but still felt safe and comfortable — and he also turned out to be a great photographer who helped capture some beautiful moments in the desert. The group was small, which made the whole experience feel relaxed, personal and enjoyable, with really good vibes from start to finish. Highly recommend booking a tour with Abdul Rasheed if you’re looking for a memorable desert experience!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Barbara! We're absolutely thrilled you had such a memorable and relaxing desert sunrise experience. It sounds like our guide truly made the morning special with his friendly and welcoming nature, service-minded approach, and thoughtful personal touches throughout. That combination of excellent dune bashing skills delivering excitement while maintaining safety and comfort, along with great photography to capture those beautiful desert moments, clearly elevated everything. The small group creating that relaxed, personal atmosphere with really good vibes from beginning to end is exactly what makes the sunrise safari so special. Your strong recommendation means the world to us. Thank you for choosing us for your sunrise desert safari in Abu Dhabi. If you're ever back in the area, we'd love to welcome you for an evening experience or one of our city tours. Thanks again for such generous and thoughtful feedback!
We had an incredible morning sunrise desert safari in Abu Dhabi with Emirates Tour and Safari. It was a beautiful morning and our tour guide was amazing! Abdul rasheed was professional, very knowledgeable, great photographer and made the whole experience feel so special. He is one of the best drivers we have ever had, and as per our request - we didn’t want dune bashing so he drove carefully and made us feel completely at ease. The whole experience was perfectly organised from pickup to drop off. The sunrise was beautiful and Abdul made Arabian coffee which we drank whilst the sun came up. We had an amazing camel ride!! Sandboarding was also available if wanting to do. Many thanks to Abdul Rasheed and the team for such a smooth and unforgettable experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a desert trip in Abu Dhabi.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and kind review. We are delighted to hear that your sunrise desert safari in Abu Dhabi was such a special experience and that the calm, early morning atmosphere made it even more memorable. It is wonderful to know you felt completely at ease with the drive and that your preference to avoid dune bashing was respected. Creating a comfortable and personalized experience is very important to us. Watching the sunrise while enjoying freshly prepared Arabian coffee is a moment we truly love offering, and we are glad it stood out for you. We are also happy to hear you enjoyed the camel ride and appreciated having options like sandboarding available. Thank you for highlighting the smooth organization from pickup to drop off and the efforts of our team to make the morning feel relaxed and meaningful. Your recommendation means a lot to us. If you ever return to Abu Dhabi, an evening desert safari or even an overnight desert experience can offer a completely different view of the desert, from golden sunsets to star filled skies. We would be thrilled to welcome you again.
Amazing experience with lots of activities. Our guide was so friendly and patient with us. He also takes amazing pictures. Thank you, Abdul Rasheed for the great day!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Carah! We're thrilled you had such an amazing experience with lots of activities. It's fantastic that our guide was so friendly and patient with you while also capturing amazing pictures. Those photo memories combined with great care really do enhance the whole experience. Thank you for choosing us for your desert safari in Abu Dhabi. If you're ever back in the area, we'd love to welcome you for an evening experience or one of our city tours. Thanks again for sharing your feedback!
No words to express such a wonderful experience! Abdul Rasheed is very knowledgeable of the desert, knows what to do to make the experience an unforgettable one. He knows how to treat and include people of every age, very good, caring person with elderly people. Very respectful, willing to go one more step to please the tourist. Great picture taker. always making sure we stayed well hydrated. More words are needed to describe how wonderful experience he offers to make it an unforgettable one!!!
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review with us. We’re truly pleased to hear that your sunrise desert safari in Abu Dhabi was such a meaningful and unforgettable experience. It’s wonderful to know that the journey felt inclusive and comfortable for guests of all ages, especially for families traveling with elderly members. We place great importance on care, respect, and attentiveness, so hearing that everyone felt well looked after throughout the tour means a great deal to our team. We’re also glad that the small details, from staying well hydrated to capturing beautiful photos and enjoying the peaceful desert atmosphere at sunrise, helped make the experience so special for you. These moments are exactly what we aim to create. Thank you again for choosing to explore the desert with us and for taking the time to share your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future.
We had an amazing early sunrise desert safari as a family, and Abdul Rasheed truly made the experience exceptional. He was friendly, professional, and made everyone feel comfortable from the start, especially the kids. His driving was both exciting and safe, and he took us to the perfect spot to enjoy a breathtaking sunrise. Abdul was also very attentive, helping us capture great photos and sharing interesting insights along the way. Thanks to him, the whole tour felt relaxed, fun, and unforgettable - highly recommended Ray
Thank you, Ray, for sharing such a thoughtful review with us. We’re delighted to hear that your sunrise desert safari in Abu Dhabi was a meaningful and memorable experience for your whole family. It’s wonderful to know that the early start was rewarded with a beautiful sunrise and that everyone, especially the children, felt comfortable and well looked after throughout the tour. Creating a relaxed and welcoming environment while maintaining safety and excitement is something we care deeply about, so your feedback truly means a lot to our team. We’re also glad that the photo moments and shared insights added extra value to your time in the desert. Thank you for choosing to create these special family memories with us, and for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you again on another desert experience in the future.
